Introduction
The Math4CCR project, Leveraging Mathematical Sciences for Climate Resilience Solutions in Africa, represents a pioneering approach to tackling climate resilience challenges by integrating mathematical sciences and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognizing the pressing need for advanced climate information systems in Africa, Math4CCR aims to empower a new generation of early-career researchers and policymakers with the skills to leverage AI for resilience planning. With mathematical AI offering transformative potential, this project will deliver capacity-building programs, create institutional frameworks, and cultivate a network of climate-focused AI experts across the continent. Our dissemination strategy outlines a targeted approach to engage key stakeholders, including academia, policymakers, climate scientists, and practitioners. Through a series of focused activities, from capacity-building sessions and policy roundtables to community-building events, this strategy aims to raise awareness, enhance collaborative partnerships, and ensure that Math4CCR’s insights and resources reach those best positioned to apply them in climate action.
- Objectives
The dissemination strategy aims to:
• Raise awareness and knowledge of the Math4CCR project among target audiences.
• Engage stakeholders, including academia, policymakers, climate change experts, and practitioners, to maximize project impact.
• Facilitate the transfer of project findings to improve resilience planning through mathematical AI.
• Highlight the significance of mathematical sciences and AI in enhancing climate resilience.
• Foster collaboration and build partnerships among mathematicians, climate scientists, and practitioners for sustained climate resilience efforts. - Target Audience
To maximize impact, target audiences will be divided as follows:
• Academia: Researchers, students, and universities across Africa (University of Nairobi, Makerere University, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology).
• Policy and Decision-Makers: African government bodies, climate-focused NGOs, and the African Union (AU).
• Climate and Data Science Practitioners: Climate scientists, AI and data experts, and organizations such as AI for Earth.
• Development Partners and Funders: Organizations like IDRC, ACDI, and the UN Environment Programme.
• Media and Public: Journalists, bloggers, and influencers focused on climate action and AI.
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